WHAT: During the ceremony, 70 police recruits will be sworn in as police officers. Of the 70, 56 will immediately join the ranks of the BPD, while the remaining 14 recruits will be appointed to outside agencies including Chelsea, Dedham, Medford, Stoughton, Tisbury and Andover. In addition to the swearing in portion of the ceremony, badges will be presented to all officers by designated family members during the pinning ceremony. At the conclusion of the graduation, per tradition, Chief William Gross will make a citywide announcement on the police radio officially welcoming Class 56-16.

WHERE: IBEW Local 103 located at 256 Freeport Street in Dorchester, MA

WHEN: Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 11:00am with media availability to follow.